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stumer

[stoo-mer, styoo-]

stu·mer

[stoo-mer, styoo-]
noun British Slang.
1.
something bogus or fraudulent.
2.
a counterfeit coin or bill.

Origin:
1885–90; origin uncertain
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Stumer is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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stumer (ˈstjuːmə)
 
n
1.  slang a forgery or cheat
2.  dialect (Irish) a poor bargain
3.  (Scot) a stupid person
4.  slang (Austral) come a stumer to crash financially
 
[of unknown origin]

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